Though it was depressing, "Leaving Las Vegas" and its story of a prostitute (Elisabeth Shue) and a man drinking himself to death (Nicolas Cage) who find love in Vegas was also incredibly compelling. Both actors were nominated for Oscars; Cage won. less

Though it was depressing, "Leaving Las Vegas" and its story of a prostitute (Elisabeth Shue) and a man drinking himself to death (Nicolas Cage) who find love in Vegas was also incredibly compelling. Both actors ... more

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Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon and a host of other actors brought the glamour of Vegas back to the big screen with the 2001 remake of the crime caper "Ocean's 11," directed by Steven Soderbergh.

Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon and a host of other actors brought the glamour of Vegas back to the big screen with the 2001 remake of the crime caper "Ocean's 11," directed by Steven Soderbergh.

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